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Banksia marginata 2
By Andrewr
- 10 Dec, 2008
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One flower in 2006, three in 2007, thirteen this year!
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Looks stunning.
How large is this ?
10 Dec, 2008
Jacque - they are native to Australia so you won't see many over here
TT - the shrub can reach ten feet or more in ideal conditions - mine is about four feet after three years in front of a south-facing wall
10 Dec, 2008
Thats a lovely photo Andrew...almost looks like a white Callistermon
11 Dec, 2008
Yes, there is a resemblence. But it's actually part of the proteaceae family, the same as the proteas from South Africa. Callistemon is myrtaceae, the myrtles. Is there a professional botanist in the house?
11 Dec, 2008
Well done getting this th thrive away from the coast.
12 Dec, 2008
Wagger - this is possibly the hardiest banksia provided it has well-drained acid soil, low in phosphates. I had an euonymus growing in this spot for a few years before digging it out and incorporating about three bags of grit. According to Trevena Cross Nursery (from whom I bought it), it should take
-10C in the right conditions
12 Dec, 2008
Very nice Andrew.. well done!
13 Dec, 2008
WOW, I am impressed. I cannot believe you are growing this outside in the UK.
Andrew, You do know that rats pollinate it.
15 Dec, 2008
That's a relief - I thought it was kangaroos!
15 Dec, 2008
That answer was good. Big laugh. Then I thought. WAIT.
S. Africa!
perhaos 8 ft. Ostriches, but not Kangaroos
Rats remain the correct pollinizer as I remember..
16 Dec, 2008
I love this Andrew because it is so unusual looking....I love the different and unusual plants and blooms
16 Dec, 2008
Skyline - banksias comes from Australia, it's proteas that are found in South Africa. Although both genera are in the proteaceae family. I still like the idea of kangaroos pollinating them but I am prepared to believe it's rats that do the job
16 Dec, 2008
Acid again - sigh. A very interesting shrub, though!
16 Dec, 2008
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This is Lovely Andrewr :) Iv never seen 1 of these b4 :)
10 Dec, 2008